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Dave Heineman on Free Trade

Republican NE Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Heineman on other issues.

Promote exports with trade office in Tokyo. (Oct 2006)

Senate:

Chuck Hagel on Free Trade

Republican Jr Senator (NE): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Hagel on other issues.

Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
Rated 92% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

Mike Johanns on Free Trade

Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Johanns on other issues.

Open up new markets for agricultural & beef exports. (Mar 2008)

Scott Kleeb on Free Trade

Democratic Challenger: Click here for Scott Kleeb on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ben Nelson on Free Trade

Democratic Jr Senator (NE): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ben Nelson on other issues.

Supports expanding Free Trade. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
Rated 58% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Ease Canadian border-crossing rules. (May 1998)
Grant fast-track authority to the President. (Nov 1999)

House:

Jeff Fortenberry on Free Trade

Republican Representative (NE-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Fortenberry on other issues.

Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)

Adrian Smith on Free Trade

Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Adrian Smith on other issues.

Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)

Lee Terry on Free Trade

Republican Representative (NE-2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Lee Terry on other issues.

Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Rated 56% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Johanns-Gov on Free Trade

Former Republican: Click here for Mike Johanns-Gov on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bill Barrett on Free Trade

Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Barrett on other issues.

Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)

Tom Osborne on Free Trade

Republican (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Osborne on other issues.

Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
Rated 56% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

Doug Bereuter on Free Trade

Republican (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Doug Bereuter on other issues.

Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
Rated 56% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

Jon Christensen on Free Trade

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Christensen on other issues.

Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)

Don Stenberg on Free Trade

Former Republican Challenger (lost May 2006 primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Don Stenberg on other issues.

Supports expanding Free Trade. (Sep 2000)

Jim Exon on Free Trade

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Exon on other issues.

Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)

Bob Kerrey on Free Trade

Former Democrat Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Kerrey on other issues.

Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
Quick vote on PNTR; China into WTO. (Jun 2000)

Charlie Matulka on Free Trade

2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (NE): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charlie Matulka on other issues.

Stand up to NAFTA and WTO. (Aug 2002)

David Kramer on Free Trade

Republican challenger, state party chair (lost May primary): Click here for David Kramer on other issues.

No stance on record.

Peter Ricketts on Free Trade

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Ricketts on other issues.

Free trade in our vital interest. (May 2006)
Supports NAFTA, CAFA, GATT and WTO. (May 2006)
Trade rules for labor & environment, but not human rights. (May 2006)

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